DAY 1: EQUITY AND RACIAL JUSTICE IN STEM TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PRE-CONFERENCE
Audiences: Higher Education, K–12 Education, Preservice Teachers
Strand 1: Equity and Racial Justice Defined Within UTeach
Gender and Racial Differences in STEAM identity
Lauren Mauel, Assistant Teaching Professor, University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Reflection on and Reshaping of Personal Practice to Include Equity
Brian Fortney, Master Teacher / Lecturer, University of North Texas
Nirmala Naresh, Associate Professor, University of North Texas
Strand 2: Finding the “You” in Equity and Justice
Using Current Events in Social Justice Mathematics Lessons
Diana Cheng, Professor, Towson University
Bias and the Brain: Exploring STEM Preservice Teachers’ Understanding of the Impact of Implicit Bias on Student Outcomes
Uchenna Emenaha, Assistant Professor, Curriculum & Instruction, Stephen F. Austin State University
Strand 3: Applying Equity Across the UTeach Network
Revisiting Freedom-Focused Pedagogies: Design Thinking as a Framework for PBI
Paulette Evans, Program Director, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Timothy McKenzie, Program Coordinator/Master Teacher, University of Alabama at Birmingham
John Cross, Master Teacher, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Malysa Chandler, Master Teacher, University of Alabama at Birmingham
One Page to Rule Them All: How ERJ One-Pagers can be used to Leverage Equity in Today’s Diverse Classrooms
Elizabeth Goldberg, Science Master Teacher, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Patricia Ramirez-Biondolillo, Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Pam Kirkland, Science Master Teacher, University of Texas at Dallas
Yolanda Kirkpatrick, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Students in the Classroom
Samson Stynen, Undergraduate Peer Mentor, STEM Club President, University of Nevada, Reno
Discussing Identity: A Tool for Fostering an Inclusive Teaching Environment
Stephanie Shepherd, Associate Professor, Auburn University
Strand 4: Identifying and Overcoming Challenges
Drawing Out Understanding: Using Constructivist Strategies to Promote Equitable Learning Opportunities
Fonya Scott, Master Teacher, Middle Tennessee State University
Jennifer Seat, Teacher, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Molly Goss, Teacher, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Mathematical In-QUEERy: What Can K-12 Practitioners Learn From The Unique Lived Experiences of Two Black, Gay Male Mathematics Teachers of Elementary and Middle School?
Milen Matthews, PhD Student, University of Maryland
Breaking Barriers in CS: Recruiting Students and Teachers in Critical Shortage Areas
Yvonne Loya, Manager for K-12 Partnerships and Development, UTeach Institute
DAYS 2 & 3: MAKING HISTORY. MOVING FORWARD.
Strand 1: Strengthening Instruction
Audiences: Higher Education, K–12 Education, Preservice Teachers
"You Cannot Teach What You Do Not Know": Transforming the UTeach Perspectives Course into a Global History of Science and Math
Nina Ellis Frischmann, Adjunct Professor, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Project-Based Learning: Making STEM Come Alive for Students and Their Community
Carol Harle, Professor, UTeachSA, University of Texas at San Antonio | @carolharle1
Anthony Khosravi, CAST School Administrator, UTeachSA, University of Texas at San Antonio
UTeachSA students
Teaching the History of Electricity Through Inquiry
Christine Schnittka, Professor and Co-Director of AUTeach, University of Alabama at Birmingham, @chrisschnittka | @au.teach
Creating Authentic Project-Based Learning Experiences by Partnering with Local Informal STEM Education Providers
Kate York, Master Teacher, University of Texas at Dallas
Katie Donaldson, Associate Director and Master Teacher, University of Texas at Dallas
Making Math Come Alive with Desmos
Ashlynn Cage, High School Math Content Trainer, East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Kacey Grant, High School Math Teacher, College and Career High School, Albuquerque Public Schools | runkaceyrun
Let's Get Outside! Utilizing iNaturalist in the Classroom to Engage with Nature
Alexander Eden, PhD Student, Florida International University | @EducatorEden, Eden.Experience
Enhancing the Learning in Social Emotional Learning
Preston Dozier, Teacher, Pearce High School, Richardson Independent School District
Johnny Gallardo, Teacher, Hillcrest High School, Dallas Independent School District
Two Surprising Inquiry Lessons for Multiple UTeach Courses: Unique Discrepant Events with Low-Cost Materials
Tim Sears, Associate Professor of Practice and UTeach Science Master Teacher, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Stacy Solis, Associate Professor of Practice and UTeach Science Master Teacher, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Enroll. Invest. Graduate: Ensure Your Preservice Teachers Pass Their Certification Exams . . . the First Time
Jason Ampel, Founder, The Learning Liaisons
Lessons in the Sky: Preparing for the Next Great American Solar Eclipses!
Mary Urquhart, Director of UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas | @UTeachDallas
Does Your Math Class Need a Medic?
Krystal Evans, Math Teacher, Lockhart High School, Lockhart ISD | @krystalarevans
Engaging Everyone: Effective Instructional Strategies for K–12 Computer Science and STEM Courses
Yvonne Loya, Manager for K-12 Partnerships and Development, UTeach Institute
Jason Slabodsky, Senior Teacher Support Specialist, UTeach Institute
Leslie Brommer, Senior Curriculum Development Specialist, UTeach Institute
Course Overview: Step 1 and Step 2
Tim Sears, Associate Professor of Practice and UTeach Science Master Teacher, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Stacy Solis, Associate Professor of Practice and UTeach Science Master Teacher, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Course Overview: Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science
Perri Segura, Clinical Associate Professor, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston
Course Overview: Classroom Interactions
Gayle Evans, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Florida | @ufteach1, ufteachatnorman
Kristen Apraiz, Clinical Associate Professor, Mathematics Education, University of Florida
Course Overview: Project-Based Instruction
Sumudu Lewis, Associate Clinical Professor and UTeach Program Coordinator, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Course Overview: Research Methods
Deanna Buckley, Associate Professor of Practice, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin
Course Overview: Functions and Modeling
Ariel Taylor, Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Texas at Austin
Course Overview: Perspectives on Science and Mathematics
Martha Day, Co-Director and Professor, SKyTeach, Western Kentucky University
Melanie Owens, Master Teacher, SKyTeach, Western Kentucky University
Course Overview: Apprentice Teaching
Kelli Allen, Associate Professor of Practice, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin
Pamela Garrison Elias, Professor of Practice, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin
The Role of STEM Identity in Teaching and Learning
Joanie Funderburk, Strategic Alliance Director, Texas Instruments | @JoanieFun
Coding and STEM: Ensuring Fun and Learning Collide
Brian Dunnicliffe, Education Technology Consultant, Texas Instruments
Engaging Diverse Students Successfully and Equitably in the STEM Classroom
Bonnie Hain, Director of School and District Partnerships, Derivita
Strand 2: Out-of-Class Support for Everyone
Audiences: Higher Education, K–12 Education, Preservice Teachers
Mentoring and Induction: Supporting Early Career STEM Teachers Through an Enhanced Induction Model
Paige Evans, Clinical Professor and Co-Director, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston | @UHteachHOUSTON
Amanda Campos, Master Teacher, teachHOUSTON, University of Houston | @UHteachHOUSTON
Training, Supporting, and Mentoring Women in STEM Fields: A Panel Discussion
David Sparks, Assistant Professor of Math-Science Education/Teacher Education, University of Texas Permian Basin
Milka Montes, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Texas Permian Basin
Athenia Oldham, Associate Professor of Biology, University of Texas Permian Basin
Kristi Ham, Math Master Teacher/Lecturer, University of Texas Permian Basin
Stacey Conley, UTeach Permian Basin Student, University of Texas Permian Basin
Gisela Flores, UTeach Permian Basin Student, University of Texas Permian Basin
Building Bridges: Encouraging Community Involvement in STEAM Education
Madison Staton, Secondary Science Teacher, Butler County High School, Morgantown, Kentucky | @madisontstaton | @sciencewithstaton
Strand 3: Adapting and Strengthening the UTeach Program and Curriculum
Audience: Higher Education
Student Ambassador Programs for Recruiting and Building Community in Teacher Preparation
Aaron Koehler, Senior Program Coordinator and UTeach Access Student Services Manager, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin
Jessica Villarreal, Student Ambassador, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin
Kyle DuBose, Student Ambassador, UTeach Austin, University of Texas at Austin
One Blueprint for Enhancing the Preparation of UTeach Graduates to Serve in High-Need Schools
Gay Stewart, Director, WVU Center for Excellence in STEM Education, West Virginia University | @wvuteach, therealwvuteach
John Stewart, Professor of Physics and Lead Researcher, WVU Center for Excellence in STEM Education, West Virginia University
Authentic Learning with a Twist: A Paycheck!
Cory Gavitt, Master Teacher, University of Colorado Colorado Springs | gavitron31
Amber Albrecht, Student, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Actions for Improving Field-Based Experiences: Successes, Challenges, and Opportunities
Naehee Kwun, Teacher Network Facilitator, University of California, Irvine | @NaeheeK, kwun_dizzle
What Is UTeach?
Michael Marder, UTeach Executive Director, University of Texas at Austin
Kimberly Hughes, Director, UTeach Institute
Lessons Learned Through Reconstruction of a UTeach Program
Laurie Cleavinger, Teaching Professor, University of Kansas
Chris Carter, Master Teacher, University of Kansas
Casting a Wider Net: Diversity-Forward Recruiting
Paulette Evans, Program Director, UABTeach, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Timothy McKenzie, Program Coordinator and Master Teacher, UABTeach, University of Alabama at Birmingham
John Cross, Master Teacher, UABTeach, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Malysa Chandler, Master Teacher, UABTeach, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Community College Outreach and Access: A Conversation About UTeach Efforts, Successes, and Challenges
Doron Zinger, UCI CalTeach Program Director, University of California, Irvine
Testing the Waters: Integrating Computer Science in the Introductory UTeach Courses
Kristen Apraiz, Clinical Associate Professor, Mathematics Education, University of Florida | @ufteach1, ufteachatnorman
Gayle Evans, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Florida | @ufteach1, ufteachatnorman
Richard Bex, Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Florida | richardbex2
Don Miller, Director of Computer Science Outreach and Implementation, University of Florida
Maya Israel, Associate Professor of Educational Technology and Computer Science Education, University of Florida | misrael09
From Two to One: How UCCS Merged Their Step 1 and 2 Courses
Josie Smith, Senior Instructor, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Lisa Hines, Professor, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Emma Stump, Student, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Recruitment Strategies for Non-Education Majors in Higher Education
William Burke, Senior Director Office of Pre Health Services, Virginia State University
Graduation Is Just the Beginning! An Exploration and Conversation on the Use of Graduate Tracking Data Between Replication Sites
Kristi McCann, Graduate Student/Senior Instructor, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Grant Clayton, Associate Professor, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Funding for the Future: Gifts and Grants to Grow Your Program
Moderator: Dean Curran, Associate Director for Development, University of Texas at Austin
Strand 4: UTeach Preservice Teacher Topics
Audience: Preservice Teachers
Building a Positive Classroom (Part 1 of 2): Creating Cooperative Kids
Lynn Kirby, Associate Professor of Practice, University of Texas at Austin
Ariel Taylor, Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Texas at Austin
Building a Positive Classroom (Part 2 of 2): A Day at the Improv
Lynn Kirby, Associate Professor of Practice, University of Texas at Austin
Ariel Taylor, Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Texas at Austin
Building Authentic Relationships with Students: Lessons Learned from Schools
Fonya Scott, Master Teacher, Middle Tennessee State University
Jennifer Seat, Teacher, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Molly Goss, Teacher, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Strand 5: Research
Audiences: Higher Education, K–12 Education, Preservice Teachers
Building Capacity for Integrated Math and Computer Science Curricula: Factors Shaping Teacher Implementation
Ellen Granger, Co-Director, Florida State University
Sherry Southerland, Co-Director, Florida State University
Christy Andrews-Larson, Associate Professor, Florida State University
Jessica Smith, Graduate Student, Florida State University
Lost and Found: How the Impostor Syndrome Colors Teacher Professional Development
Elizabeth Goldberg, Science Master Teacher, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | @utrgvuteach | @uteach_uteach
Using the PIC-RAT Model to Increase the Effectiveness of an AI Tutoring System for Math and Science Content Knowledge Exam Preparation
Ronald White, Director of Spartans Teach, Norfolk State University
Melissa Johnson, Master Teacher, Norfolk State University
Get the Facts Out: Research, Resources, and Strategies for Recruiting STEM Teachers
Glenn Waddell, Jr., Teaching Associate Professor and Master Teacher, University of Nevada, Reno
Wendy Adams, Director Teach@Mines and Research Professor of Physics, Colorado School of Mines
Research Roundtable on Project-Based Learning and Creativity, Job Satisfaction, and Career Pathways
Michael Ralph, Lead Researcher, University of Kansas | @MichaelCRalph
Abria Harris, Master Teacher, Florida State University | @Dr_AJHarris06
Mariam Manuel, Master Teacher, University of Houston-Clear Lake | @ScienceManuel
Alexander Eden, Alumni, University of Massachusetts Lowell | @EducatorEden, @Eden.Experience
What Is the STEM Teacher Shortage?
Michael Marder, UTeach Executive Director, University of Texas at Austin
COMPETITIVE STUDENT POSTERS
Moving Forward in Creating Supports for PBI Mentors and Mentees
Taylor Whitney, Undergraduate Student Researcher, University of Nevada, Reno
Belle Deleon, Undergraduate Student Researcher, University of Nevada, Reno
Desert Research Institute Science Alive Internship: Curriculum Development Experience
Samson Stynen, Undergrad Science Alive Intern, University of Nevada, Reno
Megan Lindsey, Undergrad Science Alive Intern, University of Nevada, Reno
Can You Make the Cut? Project-Based Learning and the Perfect Pizza Portion Patent Problem
Alyssa Baxter, Student, Western Kentucky University
Alexis Pinkston, Student, Western Kentucky University
Making a Positive Learning Space for All Math Students
Kayla Wilson, Student, Middle Tennessee State University
Allison Williams, Student, Middle Tennessee State University
Experiences as Undergraduate Researchers on a Grant-Funded Project
Megan Lindsey, Undergraduate Student Researcher, University of Nevada, Reno
Susannah Muscott, Undergraduate Student Researcher, University of Nevada, Reno
Engaging Foster Youths in STEM
Anastashia Pelletier, Vice President of MonarchTeach Student Organization, Old Dominion University
Through the Eyes of High School Students: UTeach Interns as Role Models in Summer JSTEM Program
Yailen Gomez, Student Assistant and UTeach Student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Mario Almanza, Student Intern, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
JSTEM: A UTeach Intern Experience
Isabel Amaro, UTeach Student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Lluvia Garcia, Student Assistant and UTeach Student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Eukaryotes Vs. Prokaryotes: A Lesson on DNA Replication
Lluvia Garcia, Student Assistant/ UTeach Student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Analogies and Student Conceptual Understanding in Physics
Preston DiDomenico, Student, Middle Tennessee State University
NON-COMPETITIVE POSTERS
Enactment of Science and Engineering Practices by Perspectives in Science and Mathematics Students in Micro-Teaching Settings
Diana Cheng, Professor of Mathematics, Towson University
Deepika Menon, Assistant Professor of Science Education, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Artificial Intelligence in Undergrad Assessments
Chris Carter, Master Teacher/Lecturer, University of Kansas
The Rebirth of the NevadaTeach STEM Club
Sabrina Ma, Graduate Student, University of Nevada, Reno
Samson Stynen, University of Nevada, Reno
Reading Reflections: How Course Readings Can Be Innovated to Enrich the Learning Experience of Preservice Teachers
Molly Novelli, PhD Student and UTeach TA, University of Texas at Austin
Secondary Preservice Teachers’ Learning to Teach With Online Technologies During a Knowing and Learning Course
Maria Fernandez, Associate Professor and FIUteach Co-Director, Florida International University
USEA Induction and Professional Development Working Group
Elizabeth Goldberg, Science Master Teacher, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Michael Odell, Co-director, University of Texas at Tyler
Pam Kirkland, Science Master Teacher, University of Texas at Dallas
Mary Urquhart, Associate Professor and Director, UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas
Strengthening Earth Science Education with a Vivid Earth Science Introduction to Plate Tectonics
Mary Urquhart, Associate Professor and Director, UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas
Integrating Phenomenon-Based Science Instruction and Storylines Into the PBI Curriculum
William Lindsay, Assistant Teaching Professor, Co-Director CU Teach, University of Colorado Boulder
Translating Undergraduate STEM Research to K-12 Teaching Practices: BURET Tools and Outcomes
Elisa Stone, CalTeach Program Director, University of California, Berkeley
Laleh Coté, Graduate Student, Berkeley School of Education, University of California, Berkeley
Anthony Garcia, Graduate Student, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley
Anne Baranger, Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley
Professional Development for Change: Equity and Racial Justice
La Keisha Leonard, Master Teacher, Teach North Texas, University of North Texas
Pamela Groves, Master Teacher, UTRGV UTeach, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | @UTRGVUTeach
Anisha Campbell, Associate Director, Terrapin Teachers, University of Maryland
Katie Donaldson, Master Teacher/Associate Director, UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas
Elizabeth Goldberg, Associate Professor of Practice and Science Master Teacher, UTRGV UTeach, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | @UTRGVUTeach
Mary Gregory, Master Teacher, MonarchTeach, Old Dominion University
Pam Kirkland, Master Teacher, UTeach Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas | @UTeachDallas
Yolanda Kirkpatrick, Master Teacher, VolsTeach, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Latanya Sutphin, Master Teacher, MonarchTeach, Old Dominion University
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